Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Tillebrook Provincial Park

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Tillebrook Provincial Park is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

6/18/2026Kitsim Reservoir7 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

6/17/2026202926–203062 Range Rd 140, Newell County CA-AB 50.71649, -111.804913 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/15/2026Kitsim Reservoir1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

6/14/2026Lake Newell--Lake Newell Resort (hamlet)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

66/14/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

36/14/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/14/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/14/2026

European Starling

16/14/2026

American Robin

66/14/2026

Cedar Waxwing

16/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/14/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

16/14/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

26/14/2026

Common Grackle

36/14/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

36/14/2026

Canada Goose

26/13/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

16/13/2026

Killdeer

26/13/2026

California Gull

26/13/2026

White-faced Ibis

156/13/2026

Northern Flicker

16/13/2026

American Kestrel

26/13/2026

Western Kingbird

46/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tillebrook Provincial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Tillebrook Provincial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tillebrook Provincial Park?
Notable species at Tillebrook Provincial Park include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tillebrook Provincial Park?
Birding at Tillebrook Provincial Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tillebrook Provincial Park?
Tillebrook Provincial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.